TSP PRC EHT Springs - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Bildo · 10-19-2018, 11:00 AM

Just a heads up buyers beware. Had a failure of a PRC EHT spring with less than 8k miles on it. Luckily it didn't completely drop the valve. I heard horror stories before about their springs, now I can confirm. These are supposed to be good for around 20k miles, mine were installed with the heads at 7k miles and didn't last to 15k.

frankwjr · 10-19-2018, 11:04 AM

Have you spoken to TSP? Be interestin to hear their take on it.

good luck!

peace

Bildo · 10-19-2018, 11:14 AM

They offer a one year warranty on these parts. I have had these for well over one year. I just wouldn't buy any PRC branded springs ever again. PAC or BTR from now on. I will still do business with TSP for many things as they have always treated me right.

Bildo · 10-19-2018, 11:39 AM

And I am probably ordering PAC replacements from TSP through my Tuner.

zz430camaro · 10-19-2018, 06:07 PM

BTR Platinum springs are all you need, priced right too!

Bo White · 10-19-2018, 07:07 PM

Ive got about 12k on mine. So far so good. I do however never rev my engine past 3k until oil temp is over 150*

John_C · 10-19-2018, 10:53 PM

I run the TSP VVT 3.2 cam, TSP PAC polished 660's with Ti retainers, TSP 1.72:1 roller rocker arms in TFS GenX 255 heads.

With those rocker arms, my valve lift is almost at 660...

I rev to 6,800 rpm's all the time and during tuning my trans shifts, I have accidentally rev'd even higher.

No issues in over 10k miles.

Bo White · 10-20-2018, 04:53 AM

I shitt at 7200 at the track

John_C · 10-20-2018, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bo White

I shitt at 7200 at the track

What cam do you have that makes power all the way to 7,200 rpm's?

What supporting mods did you do? Oil pump?

christianchevell · 10-20-2018, 08:41 AM

Blown and stroked your lucky to not be buying more than new springs, watch out for mechanical overrevs they limit the life of the spring to jack squat. The tougher the spring the more the lift unfortunately the easier the break....Have no idea what your redline is or what...but most springs are only tested to 7k...….ls7 territory

Bo White · 10-20-2018, 11:30 AM

I have TSP 235/248-111 and PRC 260 13* heads

Bildo · 10-20-2018, 12:33 PM

Replacing with PAC springs, TSP has contacted me and offered to make it right as well. I don't blame TSP at all.

sinisterlsx510 · 10-20-2018, 02:17 PM

Im on the same boat now! Debating whether to go pac springs or btr

zz430camaro · 10-20-2018, 03:18 PM

I have a brand new set of springs from Livernois Motorsports you can buy from me. Believe they use PAC springs, PM me if interested, sell them pretty cheap, they were 400 new.

https://www.livernoismotorsports.com/product/LPP811112

10-19-2018, 11:00 AM	#1
Bildo Drives: 2012 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 1,677	TSP PRC EHT Springs Just a heads up buyers beware. Had a failure of a PRC EHT spring with less than 8k miles on it. Luckily it didn't completely drop the valve. I heard horror stories before about their springs, now I can confirm. These are supposed to be good for around 20k miles, mine were installed with the heads at 7k miles and didn't last to 15k. __________________ 2012 2SS M6, ERL Superdeck 6 427, PRC 255 Heads, Procharger F1A w/ 3.85 pulley, 1300hp intercooler, Squash Dual 450lph, E85, ID1700, RXT Clutch, DSS 1pc driveshaft, GForce axles, Eaton Detroit Trutrac, a bunch of other crap I don't feel like typing.

10-19-2018, 11:04 AM	#2
frankwjr Drives: 2010 SS 2SS M6 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Smithsburg, Md. Posts: 2,446	Have you spoken to TSP? Be interestin to hear their take on it. good luck! peace __________________ 2010 SS 2SS M6 - Tune by RDP dynoSteve!(Woot) - Daily Driver - *150K!* - All work by me...

10-19-2018, 11:14 AM	#3
Bildo Drives: 2012 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 1,677	They offer a one year warranty on these parts. I have had these for well over one year. I just wouldn't buy any PRC branded springs ever again. PAC or BTR from now on. I will still do business with TSP for many things as they have always treated me right. __________________ 2012 2SS M6, ERL Superdeck 6 427, PRC 255 Heads, Procharger F1A w/ 3.85 pulley, 1300hp intercooler, Squash Dual 450lph, E85, ID1700, RXT Clutch, DSS 1pc driveshaft, GForce axles, Eaton Detroit Trutrac, a bunch of other crap I don't feel like typing.

10-19-2018, 11:39 AM	#4
Bildo Drives: 2012 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 1,677	And I am probably ordering PAC replacements from TSP through my Tuner. __________________ 2012 2SS M6, ERL Superdeck 6 427, PRC 255 Heads, Procharger F1A w/ 3.85 pulley, 1300hp intercooler, Squash Dual 450lph, E85, ID1700, RXT Clutch, DSS 1pc driveshaft, GForce axles, Eaton Detroit Trutrac, a bunch of other crap I don't feel like typing.

10-19-2018, 10:53 PM	#7
John_C LSx FTW!!! Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: TN Posts: 767	I run the TSP VVT 3.2 cam, TSP PAC polished 660's with Ti retainers, TSP 1.72:1 roller rocker arms in TFS GenX 255 heads. With those rocker arms, my valve lift is almost at 660... I rev to 6,800 rpm's all the time and during tuning my trans shifts, I have accidentally rev'd even higher. No issues in over 10k miles. __________________ 2010 2SS RS A6 781rwhp on E85 Stage 2 ProCharger D1X Circle D 3400 Triple Disc Kooks Jet Hot Headers Kooks Full 3in exhaust Trick Flow GenX 255's Polished PAC .660's & Ti-retainers TSP VVT 3.2 cam kit w/DoD Delete Smith Bro's Trunnion kit AEM X-Series OBDII Widebands FIC ID1300x Injectors GM ZL1 High Output Fuel Pump DSX Tuning Flex Sensor DSX Auxiliary Fuel System Tim King Stage 4 Max Effort CTSV 6L90 DSS 1 piece aluminum driveshaft JRE 6L80E / 6L90E Dipstick NGK Iridium IX spark plugs #7 heat range Mighty Mouse Camaro 5 Wild w/-12an and Billet Black HP Tuners VCM Suite

10-19-2018, 06:07 PM	#5
zz430camaro Drives: 2015 1LE Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 1,485	BTR Platinum springs are all you need, priced right too!

10-19-2018, 07:07 PM	#6
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,018	Ive got about 12k on mine. So far so good. I do however never rev my engine past 3k until oil temp is over 150*

10-20-2018, 04:53 AM	#8
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,018	I shitt at 7200 at the track

10-20-2018, 08:41 AM	#10
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,588 View My Garage	Blown and stroked your lucky to not be buying more than new springs, watch out for mechanical overrevs they limit the life of the spring to jack squat. The tougher the spring the more the lift unfortunately the easier the break....Have no idea what your redline is or what...but most springs are only tested to 7k...….ls7 territory __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

10-20-2018, 11:30 AM	#11
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,018	I have TSP 235/248-111 and PRC 260 13* heads

10-20-2018, 12:33 PM	#12
Bildo Drives: 2012 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 1,677	Replacing with PAC springs, TSP has contacted me and offered to make it right as well. I don't blame TSP at all. __________________ 2012 2SS M6, ERL Superdeck 6 427, PRC 255 Heads, Procharger F1A w/ 3.85 pulley, 1300hp intercooler, Squash Dual 450lph, E85, ID1700, RXT Clutch, DSS 1pc driveshaft, GForce axles, Eaton Detroit Trutrac, a bunch of other crap I don't feel like typing.

10-20-2018, 02:17 PM	#13
sinisterlsx510 Drives: 14 ss camaro summit white Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: bay area Posts: 463	Im on the same boat now! Debating whether to go pac springs or btr __________________ 2014 ss camaro Stainless works long tubes , rotofab cai , vararam wedge , muffler delete,cat delete ,resonator delete , x pipe 2019 sierra duramax 2500 all terrain x 2001 trans am Lsx 408 ci rebuild in progress(dead project) 1967 camaro Sbc 327.

10-20-2018, 03:18 PM	#14
zz430camaro Drives: 2015 1LE Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 1,485	I have a brand new set of springs from Livernois Motorsports you can buy from me. Believe they use PAC springs, PM me if interested, sell them pretty cheap, they were 400 new. https://www.livernoismotorsports.com/product/LPP811112